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F733 VBV

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,564 mi
Last recorded73,564 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF733 VBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 73,564 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,431 miles

Nearside Front corrosion lower arch

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside inner arch hard corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 73,431 miles

Nearside Front corrosion lower arch

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside inner arch hard corrosion

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 73,300 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 4 May 2011 73,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,134 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 72,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,479 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 66,476 miles

various flexable hose ferrules corroded. slight wear in rear leaf sring bushes.front torsion arm bushes some wear.slight play in o/s/f shock absorber shaft.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?

Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,586
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,785
fog lamp not working 1,982
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,564
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,381
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F733 VBV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 60,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F733 VBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F733 VBV registered?

F733 VBV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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